Choosing the right alarm package for your home or business

Finding a company to install a security system in your home or business can be as easy as talking with homeowners in your neighbourhood and friends who may have a security system.

Take a look around your home or business and decide what you need before you ask for an estimate.

• Do you want alarms on your doors, windows, basement windows or other entries?
• Do you want to protect your inventory?
• Do you want to protect against water damage or flooding?
• Do you want motion sensors?
• Do you Video Surveillance?

Once you know what you want, choose three companies and talk with their representatives so you can compare their prices and their services to see which one best suits your needs.

Many security companies sell a residential package that includes a basic alarm control, a keypad, a couple of door contacts and a basic motion sensor. This package may or may not include an installation price, or it may be “no money down” with so much a month for a term that can be from 36 to 60 months.